Destination: Alaska

Alaska was purchased by the U.S. government of the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867sebesar $ 7.2 million. And on January 3, 1959, officially became the 49th state of the United States. Meaning in Russian Alaska, Peninsula or peninsula, a large island, huge continent. Also can mean to the natives of Alaska, Land of Water, or Mother Earth. 13035831911329113570 Alaska and cruise line (by directlinecruises) Alaska's location in the Northwest of Washington state, if the plane flew from Seattle to Anchorage 1,400 miles or 3.5 hours. Called the Arctic regions, sub-artic, and the North Pole. 13035839191774210085 Southeast Alaska, Of more than 800,000 passengers will enjoy Alaska this year. Wherever you are-from the deck of your boat, along the wooden sidewalks of the bustling port of call, close the window of a tour bus or helicopter, you will enjoy a small part of a huge desert and beautiful. WELCOME Juneau, where the abundance of scenic beauty and shopping opportunities await you. Alaska's capital is a vibrant community in which the adventures of all kinds has never far.Hiking trails, the state capital building and abundant wildlife just a short walk from the cruise ship pier. Juneau Alaska served as the seat of government since 1906, but it's just a small part of rich history. Long before the gold rush that resulted in the city you see today, Juneau is home to Tlingit, a native of the area. Every summer, they will travel from their villages in Auke Bay near to the fishing camp at the mouth of the river now called Gold Creek. It is believed that Juneau is a Tlingit (tribe of Alaska) first made contact with prospectors, who watched the original gold Alaska uses in various ways. Two of those prospectors is Joseph Juneau and Richard Harris, who led by a Tlingit guides for gold in the mountain terdekat. find is the first major gold discovery of Alaska, and in 1880, nearly 20 years prior to Nome and the Klondike Gold hysteria, 160 city pairs lurking site -acre on the beach. A Boomtown miners and Russian fur traders soon born. Once loose, easily found gold in the river becomes scarce, Juneau quickly grew from Boomtown to industrial-scale mining center besar.Untuk several decades, mining continues; legendary mines such as Alaska-Gastineau, who diligently and Alaska-Juneau (or AJ) gets praise around the world. But 1944, the majority of local mine production, and the city's main focus remains a day-and-government, logging, tourism and commercial fishing. 3035849351968975210 Alaska Native citizens (by changingaging.org) In Juneau, you will enjoy your visit to maintain some sense of the border, especially in the center of the Gold Rush Historic Kecamatan.Jalan narrow hillside streets and friendly locals lend to small-town atmosphere, leaving little doubt about why the state capital Juneau is often called the most beautiful parts of the nation America. Many along the way, you will find a post lamp trimmed with colorful banners and flower baskets-just a few of the many ways in Juneau says "Welcome" to visitors.